Dear Ann letter from Grand Prairie, Texas

The Internet Murders continues....... https://www.silvaredigonda.ca

“The nurse left to find her a tray and a few minutes later a doctor came into the room. “I am Dr. Owen and I am doing rounds today. Your doctor is Dr. Mills, and she is away today. How are you feeling, Sandra?” “Like I have been hit by a truck,” she repeated. Dr. Owen chuckled. He was tall and middle-aged and had dimples, which became deeper when he smiled. Sandra marveled at the dimples. “You have abrasions and contusions all over your body. You had a big gash on your head, which we have stitched up nicely for you, as well as the wound to your arm …. You have a concussion, so we have been monitoring you, but you should be ok and good to go soon. We just have to build up your strength a bit before releasing you. We understand that there is no next of kin?” “My parents died in a car accident a few years ago. I am an only child.” Dr. Owen smiled sympathetically. She wasn’t much older than his own child. “Ok. I think it would be better for you to stay here for a few more days to make sure that everything is perfect, so you can manage to take care of yourself when you are home. We can also arrange home care for you. How does that sound to you?” “No home care. I will be all right, but thank you. I’m hungry,” Sandra responded, wondering if she sounded like an idiot. “That’s a good sign, but not too much at first. You haven’t had any solids for a bit. Ok?” Sandra managed a smile. She closed her eyes trying to make sense of what had happened. She had been at her desk and someone approached her from behind. She recalled running and stopping at a closed door. What happened after that? She couldn’t remember. She felt herself drifting off.

Excerpt From: Silva Redigonda. “The Internet Murders.”

Health Care Workers seminar notes

10% of Canadians are Health care workers; 80% are women. Health care workers are 1.5 times more likely to be off work due to illness. U.S.A. studies demonstrates that 10% to 15%, in their life time will misuse substances. There are five stages of burn out according to De Hart, 2020) Stage 1: honeymoon enthusiasm Stage 2: onset of stress stagnation; Stage 3: chronic stress - frustration; Stage 4: Burn out/apathy; Stage 5: habitual burnout/intervention. Causes: Physical exhaustion, mental and emotional exhaustion. Among Canadian nurses (based on suggestions and trends [not research]) rates, reflect the general population, though misuse of narcotics could be higher among Canadian physicians, rates in par with or slightly higher than general populations. Misuse varies across specialties. There is a high burn out in Toronto Acute care. Health Care Workers are at increased risk for mental illness (Statistics Canada Survey, published feb 2021. 18,000 Health care workers were surveyed. 70% reported their mental health as somewhat worse or much worse versus prior to Mar 2020. 70% reported fair or pool mental health. I have signed up for another seminar regarding the health of our Health Care workers next month. I will bring you up with some of that data. Any errors are always mine and not those of the establishments. This week I shall be attending a talk about sex, love and addiction. Of course I shall be sharing my notes with you. Take care for now. I have finished my next book. I just want to review it one more time. Unfortunately I did not have as much time to work on it as I would have liked, but it is my hobby for now. I sold more in 2021 than 2020. If you are interested in buying any of my books or ebooks check out https://silvaredigonda.ca. I write for fun only.

A need for Reflection - Continues from Ethics Theology notes

How should we understand and apply our primary affective experiences? Reflection on questions of moral knowledge, objectivity and truth (what is out there beyond myself?). Morality is based on reality. What can we know? How reliable is our knowledge? Issues of “differences” in our reflections (eg. abortion) Social relativism (what society approves). Personal relativeness (do you own thing?) Emotivism (what feels good): emotions, not statements of truth or falsity. There is no objectivity. No basis for moral creativity or criticism. Moral Objectivity The possibility of a common objective reality: in principal we ought to be able to reach universal agreement about the truth or falsity of our moral claims. Single source of appeal: rational world order; God (There is a truth of reality. If reason can find a rational order whether we believe in God or not. Out there, there is something - divine law- to have morality there has to be more than just my feelings and experiences. Critical realism: an avoidance of the extremes. This is still to continue, but I want to talk about our health care next week from a seminar near the end of last year. I am dreaming of catching up with paperwork but there is always a hiccup that interferes. I maintain a balanced life and hope you are able to as well. That appears to be more of a problem during the pandemic for many. I wish you a good weekend. Stay healthy. I am staying home until my booster is at its fullist protection for me. I am looking forward to being out again. Talk soon. If you ever have a question don't hesitate to ask. Good talk.

Thank you from the Jesuits at René Goupil House

The Internet Murders ......cont.........

“Fr. Francis managed to nod and walked to the side of the church. The door to the house was unlocked. He entered and Mrs. Delany approached him in a fuss. “Father, oh Father, come here and sit down and I’ll make you a nice pot of tea.” He felt himself being guided by Mrs. Delany to a chair. She placed a plate of cookies in front of him and he stared at them, wondering if he would ever be able to eat again. He felt a hollow pit in his stomach. The roller coaster he was on was slowing down but would not stop. *** Sandra slowly opened her eyes, looking through the hospital window at the rising sun. There was a rosy glow, with the promise of a new day. She felt as if she had been badly beaten. She had never experienced so much pain. She felt sore throughout her body. The nurse entered. “How are you feeling, dear?” Sandra turned slowly to look up at her. “As if I have been hit by a truck.” “Would you like to have something to eat?” The nurse asked cheerfully. Sandra suddenly felt very hungry. How long had she been here? ” Excerpt From: Silva Redigonda. “The Internet Murders.” https://www.silvaredigonda.ca

Ethics - theology notes

Even to be morale, we require the notion of sensitivity. It begins in the heart not with abstract principles. …Morality begins with notions of value: The sacredness of persons; sacredness of life (appreciation) - All that God created was good and sacred. ….Morality is affective, intuitive, imaginative, somatic. Sensitivity attuned to God. —-Reality and mystery (Incarnational principle) - St Thomas Aquinas raised what the Church has never done before and separate. ——Bringing foundational values to practical situations. ——What best befits the person in all their sacredness. ——Morality is thus about love (parable of good samaritan)(love is always a decision). ——empathy (Carol Gilligan) ——The practice of the presence of God. ——Prayer ——Prayerful attention to the presence of God in the Ordinary, diverse experiences of daily living. ——Reading the signs of the times. ——Fullness of relationship. ——to be attuned to one’s heart; rules alone are inadequate for moral judgement and action. to be continued with "A need for Reflection" (I took three ethics courses - one being theological)